Milton L. Fischer Memorial Field Research Fellowship

The Milton L. Fischer Memorial Field Research Fellowship is an endowed fund administered by the Biology Department at Reed College. The fellowship honors Milton Fischer, a popular and influential graduate of this department (1986).

The Fellowship will be awarded to a student who has passed his/her junior qualifying exam, with preference to biology majors, who have submitted a 2-4 page outline of his/her proposed project. The proposal will demonstrate the ability to gather and communicate critical information to individuals and groups that advance the principle of sustainable relationships between natural resources and society. In addition, the proposal will explain how his/her research will generate new knowledge that supports positive change to watersheds, habitat, wild fish/duck populations, or the like. In keeping with Milton's values, recipients will possess or obtain a valid hunting or fishing license, preferably in the State of Oregon.

"The family and friends of Milton Fischer believe that Milton's passion for ecological and biological sciences and the preservation of watersheds and wild landscapes flowed in part from his passion for wild fish and ducks, and their pursuit with rod and gun. Milton's understanding of human dependence upon natural resources, the need for responsible stewardship of those resources and his ability to communicate those concepts to a diverse audience, were developed and nurtured during his time spent at Reed. We hope that this Fellowship will provide an avenue for keeping alive Milton's spirit and passions that so many knew, respected, and loved."

More information about Milton can be found at American Memorials (search on "Milton" "Fischer" "Oregon").

Information about this fellowship can be obtained from Dr. Keith Karoly (Biology Dept.) or from the Chair of the Biology Department.

Applications for the Milton L. Fischer Memorial Field Research Fellowship should be submitted to the Kristy Gonyer (B115), Biology Administrative Coordinator according to the annual deadline posted on the application form.

Previous Awards Supported Under the Fischer Fund

Perkin, Elizabeth (2003) The Effects of Coho (Oncorhychus kisutch) Salmon Carcasses on the Abundance of Macroinvertebrates in Western Oregon.

Wood, Bill (2004) Re-Colonization of Burned Areas by Ectomycorrhizal Fungi with an Emphasis on the Morchella.